Keywords Studios

Media

SeniorCharacterArtist

₹25–45L ~AI est. Tokyo, Tokyo, JP CONTRACT Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Character Artist at Keywords Studios. Skills: Character Art, 3D Asset Creation, Real-time Optimization. Contribute to art vision. Produce assets”

Industry & Context.

Media
Eligibility Requirements

Residing in Japan, Valid authorization to work in Japan

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Extensive experience as Character Artist, Portfolio showcasing high-quality assets, Understanding of 3D software, Understanding of modelling, sculpting, UV mapping, texturing, anatomy, form, colour theory, and material creation, Experience creating optimized assets, Ability to work collaboratively, Communicate ideas effectively, Incorporate feedback throughout production, Knowledge of game development pipelines, Adapt artistic styles, Fluent in Japanese, High degree of English proficiency

Nice to Have

Passion for gaming, Understanding of market trends, Experience guiding art teams, Communicate artistic vision, Maintain asset quality

What You'll Do.

Contribute to art vision

Develop polished models

Work closely with concept artists

Work closely with designers

Work closely with animators

Work closely with technical artists

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Ensure artistic consistency

Participate in reviews

Participate in feedback sessions

Participate in iterative development

Ensure assets meet performance requirements

Ensure assets meet memory requirements

Ensure assets meet platform requirements

Apply understanding of optimisation techniques

Maintain consistency in quality

Adhere to technical constraints

Adhere to engine limitations

Stay current with industry trends

Stay current with emerging technologies

Stay current with tools

Stay current with workflows

Contribute ideas to pipelines

Contribute ideas to production processes

Provide guidance to artists

Provide mentorship to artists

Provide feedback to artists

Support collaboration across teams

Support collaboration with vendors

Maintain consistent asset quality

Contribute positively to team culture

Contribute to artistic growth

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Internal teams; External vendors

Communication Scope

Communicate ideas effectively

Full Job Description

Keywords Studios is a global provider of creative and technical services to the video games industry, with over 13,000 professionals across 70+ studios in 25+ countries. We support clients across the entire game lifecycle through four core Service Lines: * Create — Game development, art production, and audio * Globalize — Localization, localization QA, functional testing * Engage — Marketing, LiveOps, community, and player support * Media & Entertainment In Japan, Keywords Studios delivers its full range of services across Create, Globalize, and Engage, supporting leading publishers, developers, agencies, and IP owners through both local and global teams. Applicants must be currently residing in Japan and possess valid authorization to work in Japan. Character Creation * Contributing to the art vision for the Characters * Produce assets that align with the project’s artistic direction and technical requirements. * Develop polished models, textures, shaders, and materials optimized for real-time game engines. Collaboration & Production * Work closely with concept artists, designers, animators, and technical artists to translate concepts into final in-game assets. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the production pipeline to ensure artistic consistency and quality. * Participate in reviews, feedback sessions, and iterative development processes. Technical Art & Optimisation * Ensure assets meet performance, memory, and platform-specific requirements across all gaming platforms. * Apply strong understanding of optimisation techniques. * Maintain consistency in quality while adhering to technical constraints and engine limitations. Innovation & Continuous Improvement * Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, tools, and workflows. * Contribute ideas and improvements to pipelines and production processes. * Continuously push the visual quality and innovation of game art production. Mentorship & Leadership * Provide guidance, mentorship,

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